It was gathered that the accident occurred along the M1 Road close to Central Poultry Limited, Lumbadzi, Lilongwe. Sources also disclosed that the newly-weds were driving from Kamuzu International Airport and were not aware that part of the M1 road along the central poultry stretch was undergoing maintenance.

An eye witness recounts that: "Vehicles coming from the direction of Lumbadzi had been stopped to pave way for vehicles coming from Kanengo side, as only one lane was available due to the maintenance. They resorted to overtake the stationary vehicles and unfortunately rammed into a truck head on."